Concussion Care Kelowna

05/13/2024

We just want to send out a friendly reminder/appreciation post to acknowledge that your homework from us isn’t necessarily fun for all of you. But, what you do outside of the clinic, matters just as much as what you do in the clinic and we appreciate all of you who strive to keep up with their homework!

Did you know? Studies show that patients who adhere to their prescribed exercises are significantly better at achieving their goals and demonstrate a greater increase in in physical function! (Source: physiopedia)

04/27/2024

Concussions/TBIs are known as the "Invisible Injury". Because symptoms vary, they can be difficult to diagnose, monitor, and may not be obvious for a few days to months.

Prompt medical assessment and management can help diagnose concussions and ensure patients are provided with proper education and guidance as well as treatment as needed.
Call Concussion Care Kelowna if you suspect you or a loved one has suffered a concussion.

04/22/2023

Happy earth day from all of us at Concussion Care Kelowna! Here are a few shots of our staff enjoy our amazing planet!

04/19/2023

Nothing happens overnight and that includes concussion rehabilitation! It’s important that you take the proper steps during your recovery which includes doing the work our clinicians prescribed to the best of your abilities!

As much as we can do for you in the clinic, it is important that the homework we give you is done on your own as your rehabilitation process from Concussion symptoms does not end when you walk out our door!

To learn more about how we can help, visit the website through the link in our bio!

04/11/2023

Hello friends! We have recently learnt that Concussion Care Kelowna has been nominated with Best of Kelowna 2023 for Kinesiology! While we always strive for excellence in patient care in every discipline, we are honored that someone felt it award worthy. It would mean a lot to us if you could take a second and cast your vote for us, if you have had a positive experience at this clinic either through Kinesiology, Physiotherapy, Counselling or more! As we are a relatively new clinic this publicity would help spread the word to other potential concussion patients struggling! To vote, follow the link below! Nominations are open until April 14th at 3pm Kelowna time!

Vote or not we will always continue to strive for excellence and deliver the best care we can to our patients! 🙏🏻

https://bestof.kelownanow.com

04/04/2023

Now, more than ever, it’s important to understand that not all disabilities are visible to the naked eye. Someone could be suffering right in front of you and it may be nearly impossible for you to tell. Our clinic understands this more than most, which is why we have clinicians from all fields to account for both visible and unseen aspects of concussion!

Concussion Care Kelowna practitioners commonly see individuals who have symptoms that you would never know on the outside, things like headache, anxiety, irritability. These are just as common and much harder to see than physically presenting symptoms such as poor balance or weak visual tracking!

We understand that just because we can’t see your symptoms, doesn’t mean they aren’t there!

To learn more about how we can help, visit our website through the link in our bio or give us a call!

www.Concussion Care Kelowna

03/30/2023

Brain fog is usually defined as a lack of mental clarity or a feeling that one is lacking focus is a common post-concussion symptom. In fact, some research estimates about 75% of all individuals with post-concussion syndrome (aka persistent concussion syndrome) experience some sort of brain fog. Other compounding concussion factors such as fatigue can contribute to its persistence but that’s where we come in!

Our variety of clinical concussion experts use a variety of special techniques aimed to help you recover from this symptom faster! To learn more or book an initial assessment, click the link in our bio to contact us!

03/21/2023

There are too many potential signs/symptoms of a concussion to even CONSIDER condensing them all into one post so these are some of the more common concussion and post-concussion signs and symptoms seen by the staff at CCK.
If you or a loved one have recently suffered from a concussion or currently suffering from post-concussion syndrome, contact us to learn how we can help on your road to recovery! Stay safe everyone and if you wanna learn more about how our clinic can help after a concussion, please visit our website, link in bio!

03/10/2023

During March we just want to highlight how important baseline testing is.

Baseline testing prior to a concussion can help practitioners get an idea of your pre-concussion cognitive abilities so that when you do get a concussion, we can see what has changed and what areas need the most focus!

If you wish to book a baseline test or learn more about baseline testing, visit the link in our bio!

03/08/2023

From all of us at Concussion Care Kelowna, Happy International Women’s Day!

Here are some facts about concussions and women:

1. Studies have found that women tend to experience longer and more severe concussion symptoms than men.

2. Hormones may affect one’s outcome following a concussion. With some studies linking changes in estrogen and progesterone levels to worse outcomes in women that receive a concussion.

3. Studies have shown that women typically sustain sport-related concussions more commonly than men when playing the same sport.

To learn more about how Concussion Care Kelowna can help, visit our website (link in bio) www.concussioncarekelowna.com

References:
Covassin, T., Swanik, C. B., & Sachs, M. L. (2003, September). S*x differences and the incidence of concussions among collegiate athletes. Journal of athletic training. Retrieved March 8, 2023, from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC233178/

Sanderson, K. (2021, August 3). Why sports concussions are worse for women. Nature News. Retrieved March 8, 2023, from https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-021-02089-2

Wunderle, K., Hoeger, K. M., Wasserman, E., & Bazarian, J. J. (2014). Menstrual phase as predictor of outcome after mild traumatic brain injury in women. The Journal of head trauma rehabilitation. Retrieved March 8, 2023, from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5237582/

03/08/2023

From all of us at Concussion Care Kelowna, Happy International Women’s Day!

Here are some facts about concussions and women:

1. Studies have found that women tend to experience longer and more severe concussion symptoms than men.

2. Hormones may affect one’s outcome following a concussion. With some studies linking changes in estrogen and progesterone levels to worse outcomes in women that receive a concussion.

3. Studies have shown that women typically sustain sport-related concussions more commonly than men when playing the same sport.

To learn more about how Concussion Care Kelowna can help, visit our website (link in bio) or leave a comment with your question below!

References:
Covassin, T., Swanik, C. B., & Sachs, M. L. (2003, September). S*x differences and the incidence of concussions among collegiate athletes. Journal of athletic training. Retrieved March 8, 2023, from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC233178/

Sanderson, K. (2021, August 3). Why sports concussions are worse for women. Nature News. Retrieved March 8, 2023, from https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-021-02089-2

Wunderle, K., Hoeger, K. M., Wasserman, E., & Bazarian, J. J. (2014). Menstrual phase as predictor of outcome after mild traumatic brain injury in women. The Journal of head trauma rehabilitation. Retrieved March 8, 2023, from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5237582/

03/04/2023

Helmets and mouth guards do not protect or reduce the risk of concussion. It is recommended that sport related concussions should be guided by a licensed healthcare practitioner trained in concussion management. Concussion Care Kelowna will create a gradual program to increase your mental and physical activity for returning to play, sport, work and life.

03/03/2023

MEASURE BRAIN FUNCTION PRIOR TO A HEAD INJURY
Baseline neurocognitive testing allows you to document the healthy brain function of an uninjured test taker.
Contact Concussion Care Kelowna to learn more about baseline or post concussion testing.

03/03/2023

Did you know that March is brain awareness month? Every year, thousands of people across Canada suffer from some sort of injury to their brain! To see how Concussion Care Kelowna is trying to make a difference, give us a call or check out our website www.concussioncarekelowna.com

If you wanna spread the word about brain awareness, feel free to share this post!

Stay safe out there! -CCK team

02/22/2023

01/01/2023

When you have a concussion, not everyone realizes the impact of your injury. It isn't always obvious or very noticeable, and this is why a concussion is often referred to as an “invisible injury.”

Cognitive, physical and emotional symptoms that post-concussion patients must deal with are largely experienced internally.

Concussions require the same level of assessment, care and treatment by healthcare professionals as do more visible injuries. Concussion Care Kelowna is Kelowna's neuro-cognitive Centre specific to concussions. Call us today at 236-420-1154